Accounts Payable Analyst

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
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Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S3534P
Home Org Name Procurement and Business Services
Division Name AVP, Financial Services/Controller
Position Title Accounts Payable Analyst
Job Class Code ED36
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Auburn University’s Division of Business and Finance seeks candidates for an Accounts Payable Analyst position to perform a variety of routine accounts payable duties with an established spending limit. This position is also responsible for the full accounts payable cycle including analyzing and approving invoices and payments for Procurement and Business Services. The Analyst is also responsible for, or assists with, taxable fringe benefit reporting and 1099 processing and reporting.
Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University?
  • Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
  • Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
  • Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.


 
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Essential Functions
  • Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, approves, or assists with a large volume of electronic invoices and payments while ensuring compliance with state spending policies and procedures. Such analysis includes, but is not limited to, the following: analyzes transactions for patterns in exceptions and utilizes independent judgment to approve or disapprove the request; identifies opportunities for increased efficiency, compliance, and cost-savings; investigates revenue opportunities such as early payment programs; and analyzes payment methods to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 
  • Collaborates with units that lack compliance with current payment policies and procedures in order to provide additional training and support.
  • Ensures that proper coding, approvals, and required documentation are in place for the processing of a variety of payables, including vendor payments, travel reimbursements, human participant payments, and procurement card payments. Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures as well as applicable state and federal regulations. Keeps supervisor informed of any and all issues or anomalies that may arise.
  • Generates or assists with system reports to identify spending patterns and to ensure expenditures are within policy guidelines.
  • Coordinates and performs the flagging, reporting, and issuance of 1099 payments in compliance with IRS regulations.
  • Communicates with internal and external stakeholders on accounts payable matters to ensure compliance with all Auburn University policies, procedures, and state and federal laws.
  • Compiles or assists in reporting to Payroll the taxable fringe benefits paid by Auburn University and its institutionally-related foundations: Auburn University Foundation and Tigers Unlimited Foundation.


The full job descriptions for each level can be found here:
Level I :
https://www.auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/ed36.pdf?time=20240411104146
Level II:
https://www.auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/ed37.pdf?time=20240411104146
Level III : https://www.auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/ed38.pdf?time=20240411104146

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
Level I:
Four-year degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field plus 2 years of experience in accounts payable, invoicing, and other accounting functions.
The salary grade for this level is $37,000-$55,500
Typical salaries for this level are offered between $43,167-$49,333
Level II:
Four-year degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field plus 4 years of experience in accounts payable, forecasting, audit, and 1099 processing.
The salary grade for this level is $40,000-$64,000
Typical salaries for this level are offered between $48,000-$56,000
Level III:
Four-year degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field plus 6 years of experience in accounts payable, forecasting, audit, and 1099 processing.
The salary grade for this level is $45,000-$72,000
Typical salaries for this level are offered between $54,000-$63,000

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices to include internal controls and audit processes.
  • Strong analytical skills needed to find disparities and cost savings opportunities.
  • Working knowledge of IRS accountable plan rules and taxable fringe benefits. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of 1099 reporting and processing.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent communications and critical thinking skills, professionalism, attention to detail, and analytical skills

Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $37,000 - $72,000
Job Category Business/Accounting/Finance
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 04/12/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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